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HHN 33 Is In The Books!
This year’s Halloween Horror Nights has been an unusual one, to say the least. Thanks to our unique experience, I can’t really give a full review, but I’m still gonna share our story! I’ve been hyped for HHN 33 for months. I’ve followed all of the announcements, watched the Youtube videos, etc. Unfortunately, this year didn’t quite go as planned. But that’s okay- we still had fun! So what went wrong?? First, we had planned to be there the week of Hurricane Milton. We did actually fly in, but then when we saw the hurricane was going to be a bad one, we decided we weren’t going…
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Top 3 A/C Spots at Universal Studios (Yes, I mean Air Conditioning)
Florida is hot. There’s no getting around it, unless you happen to vacation during the random 3 days of winter they experience each year, but good luck knowing when those days might fall. So the best way to deal with the heat is to plan ahead. And by that, I mean plan some cool-down time into your theme park day. It is VITAL to know the best A/C spots at Universal Studios. Sure, all indoor locations will give you some relief from the heat. But these spots just hit different. Top A/C Spot #1 The Bourne Stuntacular Not only is this a great show, it’s a great place to…
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Universal’s Mardi Gras 2024
Universal has some great events throughout the year, and one of our favorites is Mardi Gras! Now, this isn’t the typical New Orleans Mardi Gras- it’s family-friendly. Mardi Gras at Universal takes place on the Studios side and typically runs from sometime in February, March, and into the first week of April. There are concerts, food booths, decorations, a tribute store, and, of course, the nightly parade. This has to be the most fun parade I’ve ever watched- it’s definitely a can’t-miss event! From the music to the stilt walkers to the bead throwers, this parade is high-energy and has lots of crowd involvement. You can even sign up to…
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Ride Spotlight: Fast & Furious-Supercharged
The Fast & Furious ride gets a lot of hate. And I get it, I do. BUT!! If you go into it with a good attitude, and you look for the humor, it’s honestly a great time. What is Fast & Furious- Supercharged? Fast & Furious- Supercharged is a ride on a party bus that goes awry. If you’re a fan of the Fast & Furious movie franchise, you’ll understand the cheese and dramatics of this ride. However, it is neither fast nor furious. Actually, Jax says it’s boring. If you’re into cool cars, the ride queue is pretty sweet, though. However! I think it’s hilarious. The pre-show is…
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Rudest Characters at Universal Studios
My favorite joke from the Horror Makeup Show is “this isn’t Disney; we don’t have to be nice to you.” Not gonna lie- I love that this is a theme with several of the characters around the park as well. Sounds like a negative, I know. But it’s not. The characters who are rude are so much fun!! If you don’t mind some slight, playful bullying, be sure to check these guys out: Beetlejuice- he’s going to hit on your wife, insult your kid, and make slightly inappropriate jokes Megatron- no-nonsense, seems annoyed by your existence, a little intimidating, to be honest The Mirror at Madame Malkin’s- want to know…
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How To Maximize Your Ride Time
Jax and I are ride people. Some people visit theme parks for the shows, the food, the atmosphere, etc., and I love all those things, too. But for us, maximizing our ride time is key to having a great vacation. Here’s our plan of attack: Early morning flights We get up early and catch the earliest flight possible, take a nap on the plane, and Uber to the hotel. I usually throw a change of clothes and park necessities at the top of my backpack so it’s easy to grab and go. Then we drop our bags at luggage services and head straight to the park. This way, we maximize…
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Say NO- The Easy Way to Save For Vacation
Need some inspiration for easy ways to save for vacation? This one might seem obvious, but if it’s not at the front of your mind, you’ll miss out on a ton of savings. The easiest way to save for vacation is to just say “no.” Specifically, say “no” to yourself! Every time you tell yourself, “no” to spending money, take the money you would have spent and put it in your vacation fund. For example, if you cook at home instead of running through a drive through, estimate what you would have spent on eating out and put that amount in savings instead (and go ahead and set up…
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Is Harry Potter a Christmas Movie?
Odd topic, I know, but hear me out on this one- there’s a heated debate every year about whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and since we’re Universal lovers here, I want to take that debate to the Wizarding World. It seems ABC Family deemed Harry Potter a Christmas movie, based on their Christmas movie marathons they had every year. I also noticed it was listed under Peacock’s “Season’s Streamings.” While Christmas is celebrated in the middle of every Harry Potter book and movie, I didn’t at first think Harry Potter was a Christmas movie. However, I’ve given this maybe a little too much thought and changed…
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Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort
Unfortunately, we aren’t able to make it down to Orlando this year for the Christmas festivities. However, we went last year, so here’s my rundown of how Universal does the holidays. Islands of Adventure First of all, holidays at Universal are not a separately ticketed event- if you have tickets to the park, you get to see the lights, shows, parades, etc. You can even meet the Grinch, though the line is loooonggggg (this takes place over at Islands of Adventure). BUT!! There’s an option to buy tickets to the Grinch breakfast, where you can meet the Grinch and the Who’s without waiting in that long line. Last year, the…
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How Do We Afford These Trips?
Contrary to popular belief, I am not rich- I simply decided there are things I want to do, and I figure out ways to make them happen! In reality, I’m just a single mom with a single income and a knack for finding great deals! People always seem to be amazed that I travel so often, though. I’m gonna let y’all in on my secrets! First of all, while I’m great at finding travel deals in general, I wouldn’t say I’m an expert at anything other than traveling to Universal Studios. So if that’s not where you’re going, keep in mind I can’t vouch for other places! Below…
